Pavithra Padmanabhan
Laboratory Assistant
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly motivated Laboratory Assistant with hands-on experience in sample processing, data entry, and quality assurance. Skilled in maintaining laboratory equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and ensuring ISO 17025 compliance with QA/QC requirements. Proven ability to manage analyses, and maintain high standards of data integrity and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
ALS Global
Edmonton, Alberta
06.2024 - Current
- Processed and analyzed 150+ industrial samples on a daily basis, strictly following SOPs and in compliance with ISO 17025 guidelines.
- Maintained 100% QC pass rate by executing routine calibration checks and control sample runs on the analytical instruments.
- Assisted senior chemists with operating and maintaining ICP, FTIR, and Viscometer.
- Streamlined data entry, logging 1200+ samples weekly in LIMS, ensuring data integrity, reproducibility, and audit traceability.
- Calibrated, maintained, and operated laboratory equipments like GC, Particle Count, and Karl Fischer to ensure precision and compliance with quality standards, reducing breakdown incidents by 80%.
- Reduced turnaround times (TAT) by 15% by prioritizing urgent jobs and coordinating team workload.
- Delivered top-tier client support by clarifying project needs, troubleshooting data questions, and ensuring on-time, error free reporting.
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Calicut University
Kerala, India
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Drove audit readiness-updated SOPs, organized documentation, and trained peers on WHIMS and safety protocols.
- Assist in internal and external audits, providing documentation and corrective actions to uphold accreditation standards.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Biotechnology
Centennial College
Toronto, ON 05.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor's - Chemistry
Calicut University
Kerala, India 06.2018 - 04.2021
Skills
- Analytical Techniques: Sample prep, reagent & calibration solution preparation, Total acid number/base number (TAN/TBN)
- Instrumentation: Operation and support of GC-FID, ICP, PQI, Particle counter, Karl Fischer
- QA/QC & Reporting: Result reporting, error identification, and adherence to laboratory protocols
- Problem Solving: Troubleshooting sample issues and resolving billing discrepancies
- Computer & Admin Skills: LIMS, Microsoft Office, Windows OS, accurate sample data entry
- Quality & Compliance: ISO 17025 Accreditation, WHMIS 2015, Good laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Core Competencies: Strong verbal and written communications, Problem-solving, Critical thinking, Team collaboration and interpersonal skills
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
ALS Global
06.2024 - Current
Advanced Diploma - Biotechnology
Centennial College
05.2022 - 12.2023
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Calicut University
04.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor's - Chemistry
Calicut University
06.2018 - 04.2021
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